How far is Kingsley, MD from Gaithersburg, MD?

The driving distance from Kingsley, MD to Gaithersburg, MD is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.32 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.35 mi
15.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.35 mi
Kilometers
15.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.32 mi
Kilometers
18.21 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gaithersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:36 PM EST
Return by in Kingsley
Fri, Nov 6, 9:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kingsley
2026-11-06T21:18
Arrive Gaithersburg
Fri, Nov 6, 9:36 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kingsley
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Germantown
MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States

From Kingsley
5.7 mi
00h 09m
To Gaithersburg
5.7 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 5:00 PM EST
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
71°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 4:00 PM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kingsley and Gaithersburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kingsley and Gaithersburg.

  1. 1

    Start on Hyattstown Mill Road

    58 m · 20 sec · Hyattstown Mill Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Clarksburg Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Clarksburg Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Gateway Center Drive

    629 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Center Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Clarksburg Road

    1531 ft · 28 sec · Clarksburg Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South: Washington

    1319 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

    6.1 mi · 8 min · Eisenhower Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MD 124: Montgomery Village Avenue, Quince Orchard Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on MD 124 North: Montgomery Village Avenue

    39 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Quince Orchard Road

    2237 ft · 45 sec · Quince Orchard Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Frederick Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Frederick Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kingsley and Gaithersburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eisenhower Memorial Highway
6.14 mi · 54%
Clarksburg Road
2.62 mi · 23%
North Frederick Avenue
0.88 mi · 8%
MD 124
0.81 mi · 7%
Quince Orchard Road
0.42 mi · 4%
I 270 South
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Eisenhower Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Memorial Highway

6.14 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
00h 09m from Kingsley
Leave By
7:52 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kingsley and Mostly Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kingsley to Gaithersburg?

The road trip is about 11.3 miles (18.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.7 miles from Kingsley and 5.7 miles from Gaithersburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kingsley and Mostly Sunny near Gaithersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Germantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Griffith Park at City Hall
Scenic stop 5.6 mi away

Griffith Park at City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
29 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, United States
Rating 4.6/5 57 reviews Park
Gaithersburg City Hall
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

Gaithersburg City Hall

Gaithersburg , MD
31 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Rating 4.1/5 14 reviews City Hall,City clerk's office,City government office
City of Rockville City Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

City of Rockville City Hall

Rockville , MD
111 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, United States
Rating 4.5/5 4 reviews Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.

RAIL

Rockville station

15 mi away
251 Hungerford Drive at Park Rd.
BUS

Frederick Airport, MD

29 mi away
1341 Hughes Ford Road
RAIL

Frederick, MD

29 mi away
100 South East Street
RAIL

Washington Union Station

38 mi away
50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kingsley and Gaithersburg. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.05 km).

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#1 Kingsley

Kingsley is a place in Maryland, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2648300, -77.2786000
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Gaithersburg

#2 Gaithersburg

The second most populous city in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Population67,741
Coordinates39.1434400, -77.2013700
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Hyattstown Mill Road (-77.280322, 39.265946)
End: (-77.201269, 39.143361)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.51 L · about $1.58
Round trip
$3.16
0.8 gal · 3.02 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.58 $3.16
Mid-grade $4.57 $1.83 $3.66
Premium $4.89 $1.96 $3.91
Diesel $6.30 $2.52 $5.04

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Maryland · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Kingsley and Gaithersburg. The current time is 21:18:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.